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PRODUCT REVIEW
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Skymaster ranges:
pressure mode (good for impending storm alert feature)
the manufacturer states the battery will last four to six
Wind 4 to 89 mph
months.
Temperature +5 to +122 degrees
Different features will drain the battery at different
Wind chill -22 to +158 degrees
rates, wind speed being the most rapid followed by
Dew point -31.2 to +155.8 degrees
relative humidity. When not using my unit sailing, Heat index +69.8 to +155.8 degrees
camping and hiking, I leave it mounted on a tripod on
Barometer 400 to 1,000 hpa
the deck at home on barometric pressure mode. It has
accurately predicted every approaching storm. I also
Altitude -650 to 9,000 meters
leave it out there during the storm, which has not
affected its performance. I have not immersed it in salt
and other meters, and the Skymaster wins hands down.
water yet, but my 5-year-old daughter dropped it
It was also ranked number one by Practical Sailor
overboard accidentally in my canoe in freshwater, which
Powerboats Report.
was not a problem as it is yellow and floats. Wearing it
around your neck or tied to a stable item with the
ASA member Thomas Carpenter is a grape grower and
supplied lanyard would be wise to take care of this
winemaker in the Napa Valley, California. He sails San
problem while cruising.
Francisco Bay and the Delta in his 1960 30’ Baltic Cruiser SF 2
Aquavit out of Vallejo, Calif. He is currently teaching his 5-year-
Although this is the only weather meter I personally have
old daughter to sail in his 14’ Capri. An avid photographer and
tried, I found a product comparison chart at
private pilot, he enjoys cruising the seas and skies alike above
www.airgadgets.com which lists features available on this
California.
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